Geography and Politics
This is the method that makes it easier to till and plow and stops water erosion down hills and mountains.
What is terraced farming
This is how many territories the Inca Empire was divided into
4
Number of provinces the Inca Empire was divided into
4
This is the type of religion the Inca practiced
Polytheistic
Name three ways the llama was used
transport goods and clothing, wool for cloth, hide for rugs, waste for fuel, meat for food.
This is the name of the matchmaker and tax collector
He-Who-Sees-Everything
These could be up to 300 ft. long, made of grass. one of these lasted 500 years.
What are bridges
This is the empire we are talking about.
This is how the civilization was connected.
The royal road
The royal family was thought to be descendants of this god.
What is Inti, the sun god
This is how each citizen contributed to society.
Helped build bridges, roads, and farmed.
This is the name of the man who took the census.
He-Who-Sees-Everything
The methods of which the Incas got groups of people to join the empire.
What are violence and/or persuasion
List two factors in the growth of the Inca Empire.
Extensive road system
strong central government
location in S. American Andes mountains
This is the Inca Social Structure
Sapa Inca
Royalty
Nobility
Commoners
Name two things the quipu was used for
keep records of troops, food, and other goods moving through the empire.
How did the geography of western South America greatly impact the Inca Empire?
Agriculture - Terraces, Irrigation in order to farm on the mountainside.
Geographical diversity - royal road and grass bridges to connect throughout the rough terrain